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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 161 — The TWiS Comedy Hour!
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Episode 161 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik catch up on headlines ... and space dad jokes! We're going to update you on the ever-slimming NASA budget, the latest news on the Voyager spacecraft, what's up with the SLS, Orion capsule, and Artemis programs? SpaceX's 9th Starship test flight, AliBaba in orbit, and the end of the universe. And more space jokes than ever for you to choke on. Download or subscribe to this show at: episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at Gilmour Space - "TestFlight 1 - Scrubbed" The top fell off Australia's first orbital-class rocket, delaying its launch If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next? NASA resurrects Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft's thrusters after 20 years: 'These thrusters were considered dead' Trump's proposed 2026 NASA budget cuts will cede our space 'position of leadership to other nations', top scientists say Is NASA ready for the Red Planet? US senator's 'Mission to MARS Act' aims to modernize Johnson Space Center SpaceX will launch Starship's 9th test flight next week, Elon Musk says Scientists calculate when the universe will end — it's sooner than expected China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation Starlink Outpaces Launches: SpaceX Enters New Era of Profitability Cancelled VIPER Moon Rover: New News – Lights-on or Off? Strongest solar flare of 2025 erupts from sun, sparking radio blackouts across Europe, Asia and the Middle East NASA Observes First Visible-light Auroras at Mars Virgin Galactic says production of new spaceplanes on track TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Looking for a telescope to see planets and comets? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide. Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. You can save 10% by using the code IN-COLLECTSPACE at checkout, courtesy of our partners This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars? Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 157 — Space Force!
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We've all heard of it, and some of us have seen the Netflix comedy series, but what exactly is the U.S. Space Force, and what do they do?On Episode 157 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik invite USSF Chief Master Sergeant John Bentivegna to the podcast to discuss the founding of Space Force, what they are charged with overseeing, their role in continuously monitoring U.S. orbital assets and possible threats to them, and their future role in guarding the space lanes. We also look at the controversy surrounding the recent Blue Origin flight with Katy Perry and other women of note, a recent explosion at a Northrop Grumman facility, and the announcement of a possible detection of life on exoplanet k2-18b! Download or subscribe to this show at: episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at Possible signs of alien life found on nearby exoplanet, study reports 'It is the highest high': Here's what Katy Perry and the 5 other women of Blue Origin's historic all-female flight felt after liftoff Katy Perry just became the 1st pop star to sing in space — but Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman and Justin Bieber had their chance Explosion destroys building at Northrop Grumman rocket test site in Utah Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna U.S. Space Force Space Force Officer Guardians U.S. Space Force defines path to space superiority in first Warfighting framework TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Looking for a telescope to see planets and comets? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide. Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. You can save 10% by using the code IN-COLLECTSPACE at checkout, courtesy of our partners This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars? Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
NASA AND PRIVATE ASTRONAUTS TO APPEAR AT THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The ISDC Will be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando, Florida 'We're thrilled to have these luminaries joining us for the ISDC ... their experiences and insights will be an inspiration for us all!''— Isaac Arthur, President of the National Space Society KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 / / -- A slate of NASA and private astronauts will be appearing at the National Space Society's 43rd International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), to be held in Orlando, Florida on June 19-22, 2025. It's a premiere year for the ISDC with an impressive list of speakers. NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, Susan Kilrain, Robert 'Hoot' Gibson, and Dr. Story Musgrave are featured speakers, as are private astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor. The full schedule of speakers is available at the ISDC website. 'We're thrilled to have these luminaries joining us for the ISDC,' said Isaac Arthur, NSS President. 'From shuttle and ISS astronauts to those from the new and thriving private sector, their experiences and insights will be an inspiration for us all!' Also appearing at this year's conference are space visionary Dr. Martine Rothblatt, former NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Jim Green, 'Overview Effect' author Frank White, NASA Associate Administrator Dr. Nicola Fox, planetary scientist from the SETI institute and NASA Ames Dr. Pascal Lee, bestselling science fiction author Joe Haldeman, and UCF Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy Dr. Greg Autry. Conceptual space artist Bryan Versteeg, Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik and 'Ad Astra' magazine Editor-in-Chief Rod Pyle will also appear. The ISDC is the oldest and largest citizen's space conference in the world, and everyone is invited to attend. Special discounts are available for seniors, students, and National Space Society members. For more information, see the conference website at ABOUT THE NSS The National Space Society is the preeminent non-partisan citizens' voice on space exploration, development, and settlement, reaching millions through its membership, numerous outreach channels, and media activities. The organization was founded in 1987 via a merger of the National Space Institute and the L5 Society. To learn more about the NSS and its mission to establish humanity as a spacefaring species, visit us on the web at Rod Pyle National Space Society +1 626-399-4440 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 156 — Rocket Blast
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Episode 156 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik welcome Dr. Phil Metzger from the University of Central Florida to discuss the dangerous realities of rocket plumes when landing spacecraft on the Moon and diving into the main topic, the hosts talk about Jared Isaacman's NASA administrator confirmation hearing, Katy Perry's upcoming Blue Origin spaceflight, and a newly discovered comet. Download or subscribe to this show at: episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at Dr. Phil Metzger Swamp Works Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations (GMRO) Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory Helium-3 mining on the lunar surface Trump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA UCF - System Development: Robotics TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Looking for a telescope to see planets and comets? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide. Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. You can save 10% by using the code IN-COLLECTSPACE at checkout, courtesy of our partners This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars? Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 155 — Space News You Can Use
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Episode 155 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk about cool space news you can use (if you're not stuck on the ISS!)We look at the recent flight of Fram 2, the first spacecraft to fly a polar orbit; recent revelations about the flight of Starliner from commander Butch Wilmore; a mysterious Russian satellite behaving strangely; and carnivorous Martian dust devils. We also update you on SpaceX's next test of Starship, SpinLaunch's mighty "space cannon," recent experiments on abating lunar dust, and much more. Join us! Download or subscribe to this show at: episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at SpaceX's private Fram2 astronauts splash down on Earth, ending historic polar orbit expedition Project Kuiper readies long-awaited operational satellite launch Olivia Munn Blasts All-Female Blue Origin Space Crew for Costly and 'Gluttonous' Mission: 'What Are They Doing?' Astrojournalist Tariq Malik on Space X launch Aerospace walks trade tightrope as EU mulls tariff response Starliner's flight to the space station was far wilder than most of us thought Air Force Will Soon Test Shipping Cargo Via SpaceX Rockets Proposed Rocket Test Site Could Jeopardize Pacific Seabird Nesting Refuge Secretive Russian military satellites release mystery object into orbit SpaceX fires up used Super Heavy booster ahead of 9th Starship test flight (photos, videos) JAXA institute studying Mars lander concept Perseverance Rover Witnesses One Martian Dust Devil Eating Another Remember that asteroid everyone was worried about 2 months ago? The JWST just got a clear view of it NASA Update on the Size Estimate and Lunar Impact Probability of Asteroid 2024 YR4 NASA proves its electric moon dust shield works on the lunar surface SpinLaunch wants to send 250 broadband 'microsatellites' to orbit with a single launch I'm going to a huge astronomy expo to see the latest telescope tech this weekend. I won't be alone. TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Looking for a telescope to see planets and comets? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide. Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. You can save 10% by using the code IN-COLLECTSPACE at checkout, courtesy of our partners This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars? Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.
